Rocky Patel Facotry Trip for CA

[Giant & 49er Fan]

At the Epic2 Herf in Ocala, FL. I raffled off an ALL EXPENSE PAID trip to the Rocky Patel Factory in Honduras. Paul (CBI_2) was the lucky winner. :banger

I would like to extend the invitation to my fellow BOTL/SOTL here on CA (with a minimum of 300 posts). It would be my pleasure to see inmates get to participate in this wonderful experience. :tu

How will this work?

I will start a sign up list for 13 inmates to go on the trip. To make it fair, I will pull 13 names (assuming more than 13 sign up) random by sign up #. There will also be assigned 3 reserve slots in case someone has to drop out. The drawing for the trip will be on Monday 2/8/2010 so inmates have plenty of time to plan the trip.

Cost?

Plane ticket only!!!!! We will take care of room&board and food for the entire trip as you will be put up at our home near the factory. Food is cooked onsite or catered in.


Date of Trip: 4/21/2010 through 4/24/2010

Must haves:
Must have a valid passport
Must be able to smoke a ton of cigars
Must have the desire to blend your own cigar (you will get to on the tour)
Must have a good camera to post pictures from the trip
Must have a BLAST!

What's the catch? Anyone that signs up to take the trip (going or not) must make a 5 cigar donation to the troops! While we get to enjoy everyday luxuries and special luxuries, our Troops are keeping us free to do so.

PM me with any questions and for address to send donations for sign up.

My thank you to ALL my fellow Inmates! :tu

[Giant & 49er Fan]

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Paul - CBI_2
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[Scottw]

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Paul - CBI_2
Brent - Smokin Gator

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I'm in

[Giant & 49er Fan]

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Paul - CBI_2
Brent - Smokin Gator

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[marge796]

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[Giant & 49er Fan]

Bump

[KidRock]

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3. Jon- KidRock- I will donate send me an addy. Im waiting on my boss
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[Giant & 49er Fan]

10 to go for a full trip or to do the drawing

[Scothew]

Edit: crap nm just double checked dates and cant. Props to Jamie however for super trip!

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Edit: crap nm just double checked dates and cant. Props to Jamie however for super trip!

Sorry you can't make it! It's a good one. :tu

[Hitagain]

A cigar shop by me has the same trip planned on 2 different weeks in March. Any one near St. Louis looking to go I cant give you the info. All you have to do is cover the air fare.

[Giant & 49er Fan]

A cigar shop by me has the same trip planned on 2 different weeks in March. Any one near St. Louis looking to go I cant give you the info. All you have to do is cover the air fare.

Same here with the air fare Allen. I'm setting this trip up so CA inmates can go together. :tu

[MarkinAZ]

Sounds like its gonna be an excellent trip Jaime:tu

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Sounds like its gonna be an excellent trip Jaime:tu




Oh for sure! Sign Up! :banger

[MarkinAZ]

Oh for sure! Sign Up! :banger

I really wish I could Jaime. Low dinero at thsi time:(

[Skywalker]

How long does it take to get a Passport???:confused:

[Emjaysmash]

How long does it take to get a Passport???:confused:

Several weeks. around 5-6 if I remember correctly. You can, however pay a fee for it to be "expedited" and recieve it in 2-3 weeks I think.

[chippewastud79]

How long does it take to get a Passport???:confused:

Took me and my wife about 2 weeks last year about this time. Didn't use the rush option or anything. If you ordered it in the next week you should have it no problem. :tu

[MarkinAZ]

How long does it take to get a Passport???:confused:

Well, you have to go to the Post Office Darrell:rolleyes:

[DPD6030]

Again wish I could. I just don't have the time off or the funds right now. To those who are going, keep an eye on Paul would ya :D

[Hitagain]

Same here with the air fare Allen. I'm setting this trip up so CA inmates can go together. :tu
just giving a option for the guys that cant make that date.

[Skywalker]

Well, you have to go to the Post Office Darrell:rolleyes:




Forget that!!!:r

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Bump for the new day.

[mariogolbee]

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1. Scott - Scottw
2. Chris - marge796
3. Jon- KidRock- I will donate send me an addy. Im waiting on my boss
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Thanks for doing this!

[Giant & 49er Fan]

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1. Scott - Scottw
2. Chris - marge796
3. Jon- KidRock- I will donate send me an addy. Im waiting on my boss
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Good Luck Mario!

[Scottw]

My donation has been sent and I have the passport application from the post office right here. Just have to get pictures.

[muhren]

bump for a cool idea...can't make it work for me though!

[colimo]

damn....tempting....gotta check dates...

[MedicCook]

I would love to take this trip if I had the $ for the ticket. This is a great offer. :tu

[WildBlueSooner]

I think I am gonna try to go but do not want to sign up until I get clearance from my two bosses: Kate and the USAF.

I would love to go and I will be back from my deployment...sweet deal!

[Giant & 49er Fan]

New day BUMP!

[Don Fernando]

cant afford it, but it would be an awesome trip, even for someone who doesn't care much about RP (like me)

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Bump for the New Day!

11 more sign ups need to make a full trip.

[MedicCook]

Anyone need a kidney? :r

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Anyone need a kidney? :r

We could pawn it until you get back and make some money back.

[Giant & 49er Fan]

I took some time to price some tickets. Remember, the only cost is air fare and EVERYTHING else is covered.

Average cost is $500.00 for air fare

[Giant & 49er Fan]

New Day Bump!

[longknocker]

Sorry, Jaime, "No Time Off".:(

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Sign Up List:
1. Scott - Scottw - donation received
2. Chris - marge796 - donation received
3. Jon- KidRock- I will donate send me an addy. Im waiting on my boss
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[kgoings]

Man that sounds like an amazing opportunity! I would LOVE to go, that would be such a cool part of the world to photograph and experience the factory. I plenty of time off just no funds.

Maybe I can sell some junk before this fills up!

[Scottw]

Got my passport pics and off to the PO tomorrow to get the paperwork done. I hope 2 1/2 months is long enough to get it.

[kgoings]

Got my passport pics and off to the PO tomorrow to get the paperwork done. I hope 2 1/2 months is long enough to get it.

Only takes 6 weeks!

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Man that sounds like an amazing opportunity! I would LOVE to go, that would be such a cool part of the world to photograph and experience the factory. I plenty of time off just no funds.

Maybe I can sell some junk before this fills up!

Doesn't look like this trip is filling up anytime soon. If we don't get the minimum, there won't be a trip. :td

[mariogolbee]

Doesn't look like this trip is filling up anytime soon. If we don't get the minimum, there won't be a trip. :td
:(:(:(:(

[kgoings]

Doesn't look like this trip is filling up anytime soon. If we don't get the minimum, there won't be a trip. :td

What is the minimum?

[Giant & 49er Fan]

What is the minimum?

The minimum is 15 people. Leaving us at 9 more needed to make a full trip. I have seen smaller trips but it is unlikely for the trip to happen with less than 12 because there are so many people that want to go.

[mariogolbee]

Bumo.

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Bumo.

We will get it filled Mario! No worries! :tu

[mariogolbee]

We will get it filled Mario! No worries! :tu
:D Have a good day Jaime!:banger

[Giant & 49er Fan]

In an attempt to get this trip filled, I'm allowing anyone to sign up. There is no longer a post requirement! Here is the current list...

Sign Up List:
1. Scott - Scottw - donation received
2. Chris - marge796 - donation received
3. Jon- KidRock- I will donate send me an addy. Im waiting on my boss
4. Mario-Mariogolbee
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[mariogolbee]

^^^^^

[Giant & 49er Fan]

^^^^^

Where's the rest of my BAY AREA B'sOTL Mario? Round up the troops. :banger

[mariogolbee]

Where's the rest of my BAY AREA B'sOTL Mario? Round up the troops. :banger

:salute:

[MedicCook]

I have been looking at different options but have struck out.

[kgoings]

PM'd questions. I am pretty sure myself and briantillman will be signing up! :tu:tu

[Razorhog]

I would love to do this someday. Got babies on the way now and will be broke for oh say...20 years :ss

[kgoings]

In an attempt to get this trip filled, I'm allowing anyone to sign up. There is no longer a post requirement! Here is the current list...

Sign Up List:
1. Scott - Scottw - donation received
2. Chris - marge796 - donation received
3. Jon- KidRock- I will donate send me an addy. Im waiting on my boss
4. Mario-Mariogolbee
5. Kirk-kgoings
6. Tillman-briantillman (and his pet rubber chicken wobbles)
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:banger:banger:banger :wo:wo

[CigarGuy88]

I would die if I won this contest but school comes first :(

[systm]

I would die if I won this contest but school comes first :(
:tpd:
Second that brother
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[Mark]

:tpd:
Second that brother
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I'm pretty sure my schedule would allow me to miss class if I could go. If I can swing the money, off I go to Honduras! :D

[CigarGuy88]

Lucky b*stard.... I just looked and it would take me about 18 hours to get there and that would totally screwup my schedule.

[Giant & 49er Fan]

^^^^^^ Getting closer! :banger

[marge796]

I'm getting excited!


:banger


Chris.....

[KidRock]

Sorry to do this but our company is in the process of firing/laying off the majority of their managment team, even though sales are at a two year high...I was told to prepare for the worst...but I'm keeping an upbeat attitude about this. Thanks Jamie for giving me a chance to participate.

Jon

[mariogolbee]

bump

[ade06]

Thanks for such a gracious offer!!! While I can't make it on this trip, if you were to... plan a trip for next year around this time, I would definitely be down for such a trip!!! Either way, thanks again for such a gracious offer!

[marge796]

Monday afternoon bump.


:ss

[mariogolbee]

I take it this probably isn't going to happen. Thanks for the offer though Jaime! I'll still have my sticks out to you this week brother!

[fissure]

Don't know how I missed this. Is it still a possibility? I may be able to swing it.

[marge796]

Don't know how I missed this. Is it still a possibility? I may be able to swing it.

Get your name on the list and PM RPguy ( Jaime)

If, this trip happens It's going to be phenomenal!!!

So please sign up if you think you'll be able to make it.


:tu


Chris.....

[fissure]

Wife told me I have to go if it happens. A once in a lifetime opportunity she says:D



In an attempt to get this trip filled, I'm allowing anyone to sign up. There is no longer a post requirement! Here is the current list...

Sign Up List:
1. Scott - Scottw - donation received
2. Chris - marge796 - donation received
3. Jon- KidRock- I will donate send me an addy. Im waiting on my boss
4. Mario-Mariogolbee
5. Kirk-kgoings
6. Tillman-briantillman (and his pet rubber chicken wobbles)
7. Steve - Fissure
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[DPD6030]

This may be possible for me, I'll let you know asap.

[DPD6030]

Ok so I can make this work and I signed up! Like my brother said, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity :D

Here is the current list...

Sign Up List:
1. Scott - Scottw - donation received
2. Chris - marge796 - donation received
3. Jon- KidRock- I will donate send me an addy. Im waiting on my boss
4. Mario-Mariogolbee
5. Kirk-kgoings
6. Tillman-briantillman (and his pet rubber chicken wobbles)
7. Steve - Fissure
8. Andrew - DPD6030
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[Giant & 49er Fan]

Sorry to do this but our company is in the process of firing/laying off the majority of their managment team, even though sales are at a two year high...I was told to prepare for the worst...but I'm keeping an upbeat attitude about this. Thanks Jamie for giving me a chance to participate.

Jon

Here is the current list...

Sign Up List:
1. Scott - Scottw - donation received
2. Chris - marge796 - donation received
3. Mario - Mariogolbee
4. Kirk - kgoings
5. Tillman - briantillman (and his pet rubber chicken wobbles)
6. Steve - Fissure
7. Andrew - DPD6030
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[Giant & 49er Fan]

Trip Update:

THIS TRIP IS FOR SURE GOING TO HAPPEN! :tu

We have contest winners accross the country that will fill in if we don't create a full trip here. (I am shocked this trip isn't at least 30 people deep!)

Remember everyone on the signup list must make a troop donation of at least 5 cigars. PM me if you haven't for addy.

I am also looking to see that those who sign up have current passports. The next post will be the current list, confirmed troop donation and confirmed passport. Please keep the order of the list neat. Thanks everyone.

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Here is the current list...

Already Confirmed:
Paul - CBI_2 - donation received
Brent - Smokin Gator - donation received

Sign Up List:
1. Scott - Scottw - donation received
2. Chris - marge796 - donation received
3. Jon- KidRock- I will donate send me an addy. Im waiting on my boss
4. Mario-Mariogolbee
5. Kirk-kgoings
6. Tillman-briantillman (and his pet rubber chicken wobbles)
7. Steve - Fissure
8. Andrew - DPD6030
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Donation also received from Ripper who won't be going on the trip! Thanks Bart!

[AlohaStyle]

Here is the current list...

Already Confirmed:
Paul - CBI_2 - donation received
Brent - Smokin Gator - donation received

Sign Up List:
1. Scott - Scottw - donation received
2. Chris - marge796 - donation received
3. Jon- KidRock- I will donate send me an addy. Im waiting on my boss
4. Mario-Mariogolbee
5. Kirk-kgoings
6. Tillman-briantillman (and his pet rubber chicken wobbles)
7. Steve - Fissure
8. Andrew - DPD6030
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Donation also received from Ripper who won't be going on the trip! Thanks Bart!

Jaime... it looks like you accidentally added KidRock back on the list after you took him out in a previous post. Just bringing it to your attention if this was an error.

Thanks for the great offer however I won't be able to go as I have a trip to Esteli planned the end of March. I'm hoping both trips will be great!

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Here is the current list...

Already Confirmed:
Paul - CBI_2 - donation received
Brent - Smokin Gator - donation received

Sign Up List:
1. Scott - Scottw - donation received
2. Chris - marge796 - donation received
3. Mario - Mariogolbee
4. Kirk - kgoings
5. Tillman - briantillman
6. Steve - Fissure
7. Andrew - DPD6030
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Donation also received from Ripper who won't be going on the trip! Thanks Bart!

Update!

[ScottishSmoker]

I want too be listed as a possibility, but I want others too have the opportunity first...

[longknocker]

I want too be listed as a possibility, but I want others too have the opportunity first...

Nice Gesture, Andrew!:tu Hope You Get To Go, My Friend!:)

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Here is the current list...

Already Confirmed:
Paul - CBI_2 - donation received
Brent - Smokin Gator - donation received

Sign Up List:
1. Scott - Scottw - donation received
2. Chris - marge796 - donation received
3. Mario - Mariogolbee
4. Kirk - kgoings
5. Tillman - briantillman
6. Steve - Fissure
7. Andrew - DPD6030
8. Andrew - ScottishSmoker
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Donation also received from Ripper who won't be going on the trip! Thanks Bart!

[fissure]

Donation for the troops are on the way:tu

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[Giant & 49er Fan]

Here is the current list...

Already Confirmed:
Paul - CBI_2 - donation received
Brent - Smokin Gator - donation received

Sign Up List:
1. Scott - Scottw - donation received
2. Chris - marge796 - donation received
3. Mario - Mariogolbee
4. Kirk - kgoings
5. Tillman - briantillman
6. Steve - Fissure - donation received
7. Andrew - DPD6030
8. Andrew - ScottishSmoker
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Donation also received from Ripper who won't be going on the trip! Thanks Bart!

[MedicCook]

Excellent goup of BOTLs going.

[DPD6030]

Looks like this may be a no go for me. I'll still send my troops package out soon though. Just wanted to update you that I may not be going now.

[Giant & 49er Fan]

To Everyone Signed Up:

Please PM me your current and most frequently used email. I need to forward your info to our coordinator. Thanks.

[kgoings]

Looks like this may be a no go for me. I'll still send my troops package out soon though. Just wanted to update you that I may not be going now.

Me too I just did my taxes... :sad not good

[mariogolbee]

I'm unfortunately out too. I sent in my fiver though. Sorry. I hope none of this puts you on the spot. Maybe there's a chance to try this again next year?

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Many have dropped out. Here is a Bump to see if anyone else is interested.

Here is the current list...

Already Confirmed:
Paul - CBI_2 - donation received
Brent - Smokin Gator - donation received

Sign Up List:
1. Scott - Scottw - donation received
2. Chris - marge796 - donation received
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5. Tillman - briantillman
6. Steve - Fissure - donation received
7. Andrew - DPD6030
8. Andrew - ScottishSmoker
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Donation also received from Ripper who won't be going on the trip! Thanks Bart!

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Here is the current list...

Already Confirmed:
Paul - CBI_2 - donation received
Brent - Smokin Gator - donation received

Sign Up List:
1. Scott - Scottw - donation received
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5. Tillman - briantillman
6. Steve - Fissure - donation received
7. Andrew - DPD6030
8. Andrew - ScottishSmoker
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Donation also received from Ripper who won't be going on the trip! Thanks Bart!

[fissure]

I know my brother, DPD is out too. And maybe briantillman, since he signed up with Kirk??

Looking forward to this trip!!

[Scottw]

Are we still on Jaime?

[Giant & 49er Fan]

At this rate... I'd say it's pretty grim. We have contest winners around the country that are waiting for trips though. I'm going to call today to see if we have enough people to add to this trip to fill it.

Here is the current list...

Already Confirmed:
Paul - CBI_2 - donation received
Brent - Smokin Gator - donation received

Sign Up List:
1. Scott - Scottw - donation received
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5. Tillman - briantillman
6. Steve - Fissure - donation received
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8. Andrew - ScottishSmoker
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Donation also received from Ripper who won't be going on the trip! Thanks Bart!

[nater]

Wow, a great offer! I wish I had 300 posts, I have the vacation time!

[fissure]

Jump on Nater. No post count minimum according to post 50. All you have to do is send the fiver for the troops.

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Wow, a great offer! I wish I had 300 posts, I have the vacation time!

I changed the requirement. Sign up!!!!! :banger

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Wow, a great offer! I wish I had 300 posts, I have the vacation time!

PM me your full name and phone# and I will give you the addy for the troop donation if your interested.

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Get on the list St. Lou and Nater!!!!

[St. Lou Stu]

Will do..... As soon as I figure out where I'm going to be that week!:D

I have two conflicting trips for that week that may be replaced with this one...

What would you choose folks?
Napa, CA (Wineries)
Detroit, MI (Work)
Honduras (Cigars)

Detroit is pretty much ruled out to begin with since it is work, but I had to put it on there in case my boss sees this! :D

Bad news is I would also have to miss Dark Lord Day on the 24th.:td

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Will do..... As soon as I figure out where I'm going to be that week!:D

I have two conflicting trips for that week that may be replaced with this one...

What would you choose folks?
Napa, CA (Wineries)
Detroit, MI (Work)
Honduras (Cigars)

Detroit is pretty much ruled out to begin with since it is work, but I had to put it on there in case my boss sees this! :D

Bad news is I would also have to miss Dark Lord Day on the 24th.:td

Since you can't just show up at the RP Factory any day of the week like you can with most Napa Wineries, I'd take this opportunity. Plus your only cost is airfare! :2

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Bump

[Giant & 49er Fan]

Trip has been moved to 4/28 to 5/1
It is being combined with a B&M trip that needs a few fill spots
Please let me know if this is a problem

[Scottw]

I gotta bail on this one Jaime. The end of the month is always busy for me and I make the majority of my cash for the month so I can't go away that week. I'm in on the next one so long as it's not at the end of the month. Thanks again!

[fissure]

I'm still game:tu Just need to know for sure far enough in advance to get the time off.

[ScottishSmoker]

Sadly, that raises the price of the ticket...substantially from Las Vegas..I am afraid that its not going to happen for me either at this time...out of the budget...sorry guys...

[fissure]

Any update on this Jaime??